Desperate measures
When Gabrielle Ash's wife and kids were kidnapped four years ago by Somali pirates, his life spiraled out of control. He left his job working for the British government and moved to a small town where he descended into near madness. But with the help of his dog, Patience, and his friendship wit...
Main Author: | Bannister, Jo (Author) |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York :
Minotaur Books,
2015.
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Edition: | First edition. |
Subjects: |
Summary: |
When Gabrielle Ash's wife and kids were kidnapped four years ago by Somali pirates, his life spiraled out of control. He left his job working for the British government and moved to a small town where he descended into near madness. But with the help of his dog, Patience, and his friendship with young police officer Hazel Best, his focus returned. So when he discovers that his wife is still alive, Ash is once again filled with hope and fear. Hope that he has another chance to find her and their two young sons; fear that, in trying, he may bring about their deaths. --Publisher |
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Physical Description: |
311 pages ; 22 cm |
ISBN: |
9781250075666 (hardcover) 1250075661 (hardcover) |
Author Notes: |
Bannister is a noted mystery writer. Detective Chief Inspector Frank Shapiro, Detective Inspector Liz Graham, and Detective Seargent Cal Donovan make up a trio featured in a series of books including A Taste for Burning, Burning Desires, and A Bleeding of Innocents. Her titles also include Flawed, From Fire and Flood, Closer Still, Fathers and Sins, and Liars All. (Bowker Author Biography) |